Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @SpecNews1RDU
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
68
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-18
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-26
Tweets covering
8 days
Average age of authors' accounts
9 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a range of topics including anchor desk appearances, coverage of events such as the Rural Summit and a speech by United States Assistant Attorney General, weather updates, meeting reminders for local politics, and technology job trends in North Carolina. There are also references to awards and recognition for Spectrum News, and reminders about upcoming events for city council and planning sessions.
Topic Modeling
- News broadcasters and their programs
- Rural development policy and events
- Weather updates and predictions
- City politics and meetings
- Technology and job market trends in North Carolina
Emotional Analysis
The tweets cover a range of emotions, including happiness, pride, excitement, appreciation, concern, and informational. There is a sense of joy and camaraderie expressed in tweets about coworkers and events, while tweets about weather and politics have a more serious tone. Overall, the tweets aim to inform and engage with their audience on local news, events, and developments.
Trend Analysis
- Local news coverage and events - mentions of specific news stations, reporters, and events such as the Rural Summit
- Weather updates and alerts - includes hashtags like #NCwx
- Political discussions and meetings - specifically related to Wake County and Raleigh, with mentions of various organizations and media outlets
- Technology and job trends in North Carolina - with sources cited, such as WRALTechWire
- Celebrating achievements and recognition - congratulating news stations and individuals for their coverage and being finalists in the Best of Wake County awards
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
27
Percentage of total tweets
39%
Number of Original tweets
29
Percentage of total tweets
42%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
68
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
11
Percentage of total tweets
16%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
1
Percentage of total tweets
1%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
49
Percentage of total tweets
72%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
Source | Count |
---|---|
Twitter Web App | 26 |
Twitter for iPhone | 26 |
TweetDeck Web App | 11 |
Twitter for Android | 3 |
Twitter for iPad | 1 |
What devices were used to tweet

Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
CityofWilm | Wilmington, NC -- subscribe to our newsletter! | City of Wilmington, NC municipal gov. Home of the Venus flytrap & Azalea Festival. Sometimes called #Wilmywood. Stay current by subscribing to our newsletter. | 40,275 |
NCTA | NC TECH Association | NC TECH fosters growth and champions innovation in North Carolina’s tech sector, while providing a voice for the tech community. | 10,191 |
NorthCarolinaEE | NorthCarolinaEE | @NCDEQ Environmental Education & Public Affairs. Administer state's #EnviroEd certification program; support nonformal & formal educators. And we tweet a lot. | 8,630 |
NCRuralCenter | NC Rural Center | Nonprofit striving to improve rural NC communities with innovative programs that expand business opportunities, embolden entrepreneurs and build leaders. | 6,892 |
LorettaBoniti | Loretta Boniti | Host for "In Focus with Loretta Boniti" & Sr. Political Reporter for Spectrum News 1(formerly News 14). Catch me weeknights talking politics on @nccaptonight | 4,752 |
LaurenHorsch | Lauren Horsch | Personal account. Comms for @SenBergerPress and #ncga Senate Republicans. @DrakeUniversity alum. Midwest transplant. Tweets are my own. | 4,707 |
nchospitals | North Carolina Healthcare Association | NCHA is committed to advocating and supporting NC hospitals and health systems as they work to provide quality, affordable healthcare for all North Carolinians. | 4,437 |
Tom_Murry | Tom Murry | Republican candidate for NC Attorney General | Army Veteran | State prosecutor | Attorney | Husband & Dad | Teacher’s Son | Pharmacist | Proverbs 30:8-9 | 4,231 |
WeathermanVern | Meteorologist Vernon Turner | Award-winning Meteorologist for @SpecNews1RDU & @SpecNews1ILM l NC State Alum l Tall Guy l Professional Napper l Your Grandma’s Favorite Weatherman | 3,575 |
CarolineBNews | Caroline Blair | Former college athlete turned Spectrum News 1 Morning Anchor. News is my passion, Baby #PrescottBlair is my purpose. And yes, I'm taller than I look on TV! | 2,723 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
---|---|---|---|
Tom_Murry | Tom Murry | Republican candidate for NC Attorney General | Army Veteran | State prosecutor | Attorney | Husband & Dad | Teacher’s Son | Pharmacist | Proverbs 30:8-9 | 4,651 |
NorthCarolinaEE | NorthCarolinaEE | @NCDEQ Environmental Education & Public Affairs. Administer state's #EnviroEd certification program; support nonformal & formal educators. And we tweet a lot. | 4,348 |
luuhrider | 🕸 | - | 3,409 |
PatThomasNews | Patrick Karl Thomas | | @SpecNews1RDU Reporter | @BSCFootball player |@ComatBU alumnus | WWLDD | BHM➡️BOS➡️ME➡️AL➡️RAL | 3,387 |
GStephenson_Wx | Chief Meteorologist Gary Stephenson | Chief Meteorologist Spectrum News 1 for central & eastern NC. Commercial Pilot, I like bird watching, writing, space science, WWII airplanes, Sci-Fi. SCIENCE!!! | 2,379 |
CarolineBNews | Caroline Blair | Former college athlete turned Spectrum News 1 Morning Anchor. News is my passion, Baby #PrescottBlair is my purpose. And yes, I'm taller than I look on TV! | 2,363 |
NCTA | NC TECH Association | NC TECH fosters growth and champions innovation in North Carolina’s tech sector, while providing a voice for the tech community. | 2,361 |
beveledaqua | lucas albrecht | ‘Go confidently in the direction of your Dreams’ 📦🏴☠️❤️ Top-Rated + 6-Figure eBay & Amazon Seller | Abundance Mindset | PFP affiliate link ⬇️ | Be the ball | 2,175 |
nchospitals | North Carolina Healthcare Association | NCHA is committed to advocating and supporting NC hospitals and health systems as they work to provide quality, affordable healthcare for all North Carolinians. | 2,086 |
PatrickWoodie | Patrick Woodie | President of @NCRuralCenter, Piney Creek is my center of the universe, Alleghany Co native, passionate advocate for rural communities @RuralCounts | 2,006 |
Most active users
Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
---|---|---|
WeathermanVern | Award-winning Meteorologist for @SpecNews1RDU & @SpecNews1ILM l NC State Alum l Tall Guy l Professional Napper l Your Grandma’s Favorite Weatherman | 11 |
RaleighLivable | - | 10 |
RussForRaleigh | - | 6 |
GStephenson_Wx | Chief Meteorologist Spectrum News 1 for central & eastern NC. Commercial Pilot, I like bird watching, writing, space science, WWII airplanes, Sci-Fi. SCIENCE!!! | 4 |
TimDNiles | - | 3 |
Lowgapman1 | - | 2 |
CarolineBNews | Former college athlete turned Spectrum News 1 Morning Anchor. News is my passion, Baby #PrescottBlair is my purpose. And yes, I'm taller than I look on TV! | 2 |
Chris_WX | Meteorologist with SPECTRUM News1 Raleigh. I enjoy combining my love of photography and weather. If not out riding my bicycle, I'm in my wood shop | 2 |
JolynnL64248303 | I proud momma of five beautiful children. And a plexus ambassador. | 2 |
NCRuralCenter | Nonprofit striving to improve rural NC communities with innovative programs that expand business opportunities, embolden entrepreneurs and build leaders. | 2 |
Tweets per day

Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
ID | Text | Retweet count |
---|---|---|
1637940248121417729 | INDY Week’s Best of Wake County 2023 – We’re a Finalist in multiple categories #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Vote Now: https://t.co/XiY6cQO12E https://t.co/JPypHixNig | 3 |
1639998612955447296 | A cluster of non-severe storms are making their way NE across the Triangle. Some moderate rain in spots along with a few lightning strikes. #NCwx @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/DPKxJRxMfN | 3 |
1638881933072666627 | It’s time to reassess the impacts of BRT and TOD on neighborhoods comments by Chris Crew #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/7sWHck3YyD https://t.co/lUMarlPO43 | 3 |
1639964664887930880 | Severe T-Storm Warning continues for Johnston, Wayne & Wilson county until 8:45 AM. Small hail with this storm likely falling just to the south of Smithfield. Storm is moving northeast towards Nahunta, Fremont & the Eureka. #NCwx @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/dAI099Pwsm | 2 |
1639251916608749568 | The Week Ahead #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/Q1V8q73wCH https://t.co/Zi1zzAJ4zT | 2 |
1639635351370190848 | Cloudy with some rain now, however by the time the @TheNCCourage get things started with Kansas City this afternoon we'll be dry with clearing skies this afternoon. Highs today will climb into the low 80s. #NCwx @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/sYELdlBx58 | 2 |
1637452734621163521 | MEETING REMINDER #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Details: https://t.co/VggV3my1EV https://t.co/ljC1O7hR3d | 2 |
1639388127025307650 | New Calendar functionality available. Check out our specialized calendars for City Council, Planning, Citizen Engagement & Neighborhood Re-Zoning #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Check it out: https://t.co/tcpBKNdng2 https://t.co/rPcVjIoIH0 | 2 |
1639986072112320512 | Meeting Reminder #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Details: https://t.co/VggV3my1EV https://t.co/PBQ6kx0sIa | 2 |
1638534641014521858 | Do City Plans Matter? Guest comments by Phil Poe #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WNCN @WRAL @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Details: https://t.co/OMPpKMj2Eq https://t.co/Qd9PIaw9W9 | 2 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
ID | Text | Like count |
---|---|---|
1638917371669753860 | Happy to be back on the anchor desk this morning with my friend and longtime coworker @AElliottTV ! And good news, if you missed us, we’re back at it again tomorrow on @SpecNews1RDU @SpecNews1Triad @SpecNews1ILM ! (We miss you @JustinQberry !) https://t.co/5qJEiKdOeD | 14 |
1638677172914208768 | Well done by @GStephenson_Wx and the rest of the many outstanding people who have covered NC for @SpecNews1RDU @SpecNews1CLT @SpecNews1Triad @SpecNews1ILM and @SpecNews1MTN over the past 21 years! Congratulations, all! https://t.co/N4Xp2LUvt4 | 7 |
1638186731613704193 | .@PatrickWoodie getting prepped for an interview with @SpecNews1RDU at the Rural Summit. #RuralSummit2023 https://t.co/R1BTDLykt5 | 5 |
1639328752290111488 | At this year's Rural Summit four legislative leaders joined a roundtable moderated by Spectrum News host and reporter @LorettaBoniti to discuss rural development policy, tune in this Sunday at 11:30 a.m./8:30 p.m. to watch. @SpecNews1RDU #RuralSummit2023 | 3 |
1639614151226998785 | A weakening line of showers and storms continue to track east. Some isolated strong gusts and rumble of thunder possible along with the rainfall. #NCwx @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/4GzchJiBKu | 3 |
1637494846104518660 | U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke is speaking at St. Joseph AME Church, as part of their women’s history month program, honoring powerful women each Sunday @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/wOdSH0kBqG | 3 |
1637452734621163521 | MEETING REMINDER #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Details: https://t.co/VggV3my1EV https://t.co/ljC1O7hR3d | 3 |
1638881933072666627 | It’s time to reassess the impacts of BRT and TOD on neighborhoods comments by Chris Crew #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/7sWHck3YyD https://t.co/lUMarlPO43 | 3 |
1637940248121417729 | INDY Week’s Best of Wake County 2023 – We’re a Finalist in multiple categories #RalPol @wakedems @WakeDemWomen @Wake_YD @wcbscnc @WRAL @WNCN @ABC11_WTVD @SpecNews1RDU Vote Now: https://t.co/XiY6cQO12E https://t.co/JPypHixNig | 3 |
1639998612955447296 | A cluster of non-severe storms are making their way NE across the Triangle. Some moderate rain in spots along with a few lightning strikes. #NCwx @SpecNews1RDU https://t.co/DPKxJRxMfN | 3 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets

Top 10 Hashtags used
Hashtag | Count |
---|---|
#ralpol | 21 |
#ncwx | 18 |
#ruralsummit2023 | 4 |
#ncga | 3 |
#nc | 3 |
#ncpol | 1 |
#infocusnc | 1 |
#today | 1 |
#nctech | 1 |
#itjobtrends | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets

Top 10 mentions
Mention | Count |
---|---|
@specnews1rdu | 68 |
@wral | 22 |
@wncn | 22 |
@abc11_wtvd | 22 |
@wakedems | 21 |
@wakedemwomen | 21 |
@wake_yd | 21 |
@wcbscnc | 21 |
@raleighlivable | 11 |
@weathermanvern | 8 |
Top 10 mentions

Wordcloud of Tweets

Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
2
Emojis used in tweets
Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
---|---|---|
🙏 | 1 | folded_hands |
📸 | 1 | camera_with_flash |
Emojis groups
Emoji Group | Count |
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People & Body | 1 |
Objects | 1 |